DataLase, renowned for its advancements in laser coding and marking solutions, unveils a groundbreaking array of colorless to white coatings tailored for an extensive spectrum of packaging applications. These coatings, meticulously crafted around biodegradable and sustainably sourced raw materials, deliver strikingly vivid white prints, even on notoriously challenging substrates like 12-micron PET and shrink film.

At the forefront of this innovation are the pad printable coatings, specifically engineered for direct-to-shape marking of various objects such as bottles, caps, and closures. However, the versatility of these coatings extends far beyond; they seamlessly integrate into folding cartons, flexible films, foils, pouches, and labels, offering a comprehensive solution to diverse packaging needs.

One of the standout features of these coatings is their exceptional opacity and laser-sharp print quality, ensuring impeccable results across a range of laser types, including CO2, fibre, and UV lasers. This versatility empowers users with a multitude of options to cater to their specific requirements, from print quality to production throughput.

Unlike traditional methods like laser ablation, these coatings eliminate ink debris, odour, and off-gassing, rendering them particularly suitable for aseptic packaging environments. Moreover, they contribute to the longevity of filters and extraction equipment commonly employed in printing lines. Additionally, they enable higher speed laser imaging, enhancing production throughput while extending the working lifetime of lasers, all at lower laser power consumption.

What sets these coatings apart is their reliance on a metal-free, naturally occurring alternative to titanium dioxide for achieving white marks. This sustainable chemistry, coupled with exclusive patents held by DataLase, ensures a high level of protection and innovation within the industry.

Ally Grant, DataLase's Chief Technology Officer, expresses enthusiasm about their latest innovation, emphasizing its alignment with market demands for enhanced productivity and sustainability. These clear-to-white coatings not only streamline production processes but also offer scuff and rub resistance, minimizing rework and waste, thus presenting a viable solution across various industries, including food & beverage, home & personal care, pharmaceutical, and medical.

With compatibility across a wide array of substrates, ranging from filmic materials to paper and plastics, these coatings emerge as a versatile solution for product coding applications, be it on pouches, laminates, or bottles. Embrace DataLase's innovation to elevate your packaging standards with superior quality, sustainability, and efficiency.